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I am all in favour of spontaneity, providing it is carefully planned and ruthlessly controlled.

John Gielgud

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John Gielgud
Age: 96 †
Born: 1904
Born: April 14
Died: 2000
Died: May 21
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Theatrical Director
Arthur John Gielgud
Sir John Gielgud
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Ruthlessly
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